Michael J. ("Mike") Lewinski. Age 79 of Dubois

As a young man, Mike answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Marine Corps. He was a Vietnam Veteran, having served his nation with dedication and honor. After his military service, Mike embarked on various career paths before finding his true calling in education. He retired from teaching special education from East Noble High School in Kendallville, Indiana, where he enjoyed making a difference in the lives of many students. Mike often reminisced about the summers of his youth spent at his Grandma's lake cottage, cherishing the memories of those early days. He carried forward the legacy of his Grandma Alice's potato bread recipe, which became a cherished family tradition that he lovingly passed on to his children and grandchildren. To Mike, his family was was his delight, and he often expressed that his children and grandchildren were the greatest joys of his life. He was immensely proud of each and every one of them. Beyond his love for his family, Mike had a passion for sailing and writing. He spent countless hours writing letters, articles, and novels, expressing his ideals in the written word. His biggest goal was to leave the world a better place for his friends and loved ones. His love for politics fueled his creativity, and in the last several years of his life, he proudly self-published two political thrillers.